Prevention of the enthesopathies (inflammatory disorders of tendons, tendon attachments to bone, bursae, and joint capsules) of the upper extremity (including hand; foot) requires attention to reduction of individual risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Incorrect footwear
- Overuse
Medication
- Quinolones/fluoroquinolones/gyrase inhibitors (ciprofloxacin) → tendinitis (tendonitis).
